GuideInternal Controls
How to Conduct an Effective Audit Walkthrough
How to follow a real transaction from start to finish, see the process rather than hear the policy, and close with a confirmed process map and evidence list.
PDF • 6 Pages • Free
Tool
Walkthrough Process Mapping Tool
Document how a process really works during walkthroughs — steps, roles, systems, approvals, evidence, exceptions and manual workarounds.
What you'll find inside
- Purpose and when to use the tool, with a five-step method
- Core inputs: trigger, actual steps, roles, systems, approvals, evidence, exception paths, workarounds, key reports and end point
- A Green/Amber/Red signal matrix for ownership, evidence, approval, manual work and exception handling
- A one-page working sheet to complete during planning, fieldwork or issue validation
- A worked example of a mapped walkthrough
- Five quick-reference reminders for walkthrough interviews
Best for
- Processes with outdated procedures
- Processes spanning multiple departments
- Identifying key control points
Resource information
- Format:
- Pages:
- 6
- Price:
- Free
- Registration:
- Not required
© Salih Ahmed Islam
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